Automation Engineer

velux; Give; On-site; DKK 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VELUX A/S in Thyregod is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives across engineering projects and production development. You will work with colleagues in production, maintenance, and external suppliers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, robotics, and validation activities, with travel within Europe as needed. Strong collaboration and translation of technical needs into practical production improvements are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in engineering, automation, electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent qualifications.
• Around 5–10 years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the automation specialist in engineering projects and production development activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to automation technicians, maintenance teams, and project stakeholders.
• Verify and approve machinery and equipment according to applicable requirements and specifications.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and maturation of new technologies and production equipment.
• Develop, review, and optimize automation solutions, including PLC programming and robotic applications.
• Participate in FATs and SATs to ensure successful implementation.
• Contribute to initiatives involving industrial connectivity, cloud technologies, servers, and machine control concepts.
• Drive continuous improvements to productivity, quality, safety, and stability.

Skills

Danish language

English language

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Automation/Electronics background

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

KUKA robotics

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Automation Engineer - VELUX A/S - Thyregod

Step into a key role where you will help shape the future of manufacturing through automation, robotics, and smart production technologies. With your technical expertise and passion for creating reliable production solutions, you could be our next Automation Engineer in Thyregod.

Meet your future team

You will become part of the Project Engineering team in Thyregod, working closely with colleagues across engineering, production, maintenance, and external suppliers. The team is responsible for developing, implementing, and maturing production technologies that support efficient, stable, and safe manufacturing operations.

As our automation specialist, you will play a central role in automation-related projects and production development initiatives. You will work in an environment characterized by collaboration, knowledge sharing, mutual respect, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

What we offer

In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence both new projects and the continuous development of our production facilities. You will apply your technical expertise while collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines and helping to bring innovative solutions into operation.

More specifically your tasks will be to:

• Act as the automation specialist in engineering projects and production development activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to automation technicians, maintenance teams, and project stakeholders.
• Verify and approve machinery and equipment according to applicable requirements and specifications.
• Support the commissioning, qualification, and maturation of new technologies and production equipment.
• Develop, review, and optimize automation solutions, including programmable logic controller programming and robotic applications.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests to ensure successful implementation.
• Contribute to initiatives involving industrial connectivity, manufacturing information technology systems, cloud-based solutions, servers, and standardized machine control concepts where relevant.
• Drive continuous improvements that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational stability.

What you will bring

You combine strong technical capabilities with a practical and structured approach to problem-solving. You enjoy working across disciplines and are motivated by transforming technical requirements into dependable production solutions.

Moreover, we expect that you:

• Hold a degree in engineering, automation, electronics, or another relevant technical discipline, or possess equivalent technical qualifications.
• Have around 5-10 years of experience within industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing technology.
• Bring solid experience in programmable logic controller programming, preferably with Siemens TIA Portal.
• Have experience with robotics; knowledge of KUKA and/or Fanuc is considered an advantage.
• Have participated in commissioning activities, Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and equipment qualification processes.
• Have experience with or interest in industrial connectivity, manufacturing information technology, cloud technologies, servers, and machine control standards.
• Communicate effectively in both Danish and English.
• Enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and building strong working relationships across functions.

The position includes limited domestic and international travel, typically up to 20 days annually. Travel will primarily be within Europe.

About VELUX

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof to transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.

The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees, and the planet through our foundations. With production companies and sales operations across the world, our products are widely available, and we are committed to creating better living environments through daylight and fresh air.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At VELUX, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, develop, and perform at their best. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking.